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=== Determining the Network Address ===

Axis network cameras typically come from the factory configured with IP address `168.192.0.90`. That will probably work if there is only one camera in your network.

Each camera also broadcasts a unique [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_configuration_networking|zeroconf]] address, like `axis-00408c8ae301.local`. The hex string depends on the actual hardware MAC address of the device. Because it is unique, this zeroconf address is generally a better choice.

The `avahi-discover` command will display the zeroconf address on an Ubuntu system. To install it:
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 $ sudo apt-get install avahi-discover
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To look for cameras on your local network:
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$ avahi-discover
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Select the desired RTSP Realtime Streaming Server from the display:

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The zeroconf network address is in the `Address:` field, in this example `axis-00408c8ae301.local`.

=== Web Configuration ===

The simplest way to configure the camera is to access its network address using your favorite web browser.

==== Setting the Root Password ====

When accessing a new camera, the first screen that appears in your browser is a "Configure Root Password" dialog. Enter your desired password and confirm its spelling in a second field. 

''This step '''must''' be completed before using the axis_camera driver with this device.''

Once the password is defined, your browser should display a "Live View" from the camera.

==== Additional Configuration ====

Clicking on "Setup" displays a screen with many options, mostly self-explanatory. 

 * "Basic Configuration>Users" can define additional user names for accessing the device. 

 * "Video & Image" can set various image sizes, frame rates and white balance options.

=== Calibration ===

Once the camera settings are working, continue with the [[axis_camera/Tutorials/CalibratingAxisNetworkCamera|Calibrating an Axis Network Camera]] tutorial.

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